Rick Steves' Europe Classics

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Rick Steves’ Europe Classics was created from the extensive library of the Travels in Europe With Rick Steves series. In this technically remastered and updated 16-part series, Rick journeys from Spain to England and France to Turkey, offering the best travel advice on where to stay, what to see and how to get around in Europe. Along the way, America's most popular European guidebook author shares his extensive knowledge of European history, art and culture.

Rick Steves advocates smart, independent travel. As host, writer and producer of the popular series Rick Steves' Europe, and best-selling author of more than 50 European travel books, he encourages Americans to delve deep into travel and become "temporary locals."

The Alps of France and Switzerland

Episode #101 · We base ourselves in Chamonix, France's original alpine resort town. Mont Blanc is easy to conquer with a lift ticket. The Glacier Express loops us down to Appenzell in Switzerland's yodel-happy cow country.

The Alps of Austria and Italy

Episode #102 · Tirolean Innsbruck offers a towering Olympic ski jump and a dirndl-clad world of alpine thrills. Follow the Brenner Pass to Italy's rugged Dolomites for Alps with pasta.

France's Alsace

Episode #103 · After village-hopping and wine-shopping along the Alsatian wine road, we savor the world-class cuisine and art of Colmar and visit the birthplace of Champagne.

Spain's Costa Del Sol

Episode #104 · Granada's Alhambra echoes with Moorish intrigue. After some fun in the Costa del Sol sun, we climb the Rock of Gibraltar and take a plunge into exotic Morocco.

Copenhagen and Ærø

Stockholm and Helsinki

Episode #106 · We eat up Stockholm - a smörgåsbord of lakes, islands, art and culture. After exploring the Versailles-like Drottningholm Palace and unlucky 17th-century Vasa warship, we cruise the Baltic Archipelago to dashingly modern Helsinki.

Northwest England

Great Side Trips from London

Episode #109 · Day-tripping from London, we ponder Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford, the ultimate medieval castle at Warwick, a walk with Newton through Cambridge, ghost stories, a pub visit-all with the Steves' children and other colorful sights.

Athens and the Peloponnese

Episode #110 · In Athens, we explore the majestic Acropolis and ancient market and kick up our heels in the Plaka. Then we head south to tour the ancient theater at Epidavros and the mystical ruins of Mycenae.

Greek Islands

Episode #111 · Island-hopping, we visit touristy and exotic Santorini, get familiar with the Aegean ferries, ride a motorbike around Sámos, pop into a remote monastery and catch some rays on the Back Door island of Lipsi.

West Turkey

Episode #112 · We visit the ancient sites of Ephesus and Aphrodisias, meander up the Meander River, eat Turkish pizza and discover a blend of ancient and modern: nomadic life, whirling dervishes and strong Muslim beliefs.

Central Turkey

Episode #113 · From historic cliff hideaways in Cappadocia to the unspoiled town of Güzelyurt, we ride camels, ponder luxurious carpets, and are welcomed by friendly locals. In the modern capital of Ankara, we learn about Atatürk, the "father of modern Turkey."

Istanbul

Episode #114 · Exploring the 2,000-year-old city of Istanbul, we get lost in the Grand Bazaar and enjoy the Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace. Then we sail the churning and historic Bosporus.

Egypt

Episode #115 · After the urban jungle of Cairo, we climb into a Giza Pyramid. In Luxor, we ramble with Ramses through the temple of Karnac and the Valley of the Kings and bicycle into today's village Egypt.

Israel

Episode #116 · Jerusalem is home to the ancient holy sites of Jews, Christians, Muslims and Armenians. We visit the Dead Sea, Bethlehem, Jericho and the desert mountain fortress of Masada.